ZIP 27880 · Wilson County

Sims, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 27880, Sims, North Carolina.

154.9%
Loss ratio
2.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 722
North Carolina rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Sims, NC (ZIP 27880) averages $1,378/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,378
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,378/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
154.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.68%
Avg severity: $16,831
Nonrenewal Rate
2.43%
+142.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 27880 (Sims, NC)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 27880 (Sims, NC) at $1,378 per year for 2022 across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. North Carolina homeowners pay $1,379 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (below), ranking #308 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Raleigh (ZIP 27604) at $1,376, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 154.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 12.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,831. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 142.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 27880 premiums risen 5.2%, spanning $1,306 to $1,378 (five-year average: $1,345), an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 27880 Compares

vs National Average
$1,378 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,378 vs $1,379
0% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 27880, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,378
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 27880.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,306 -0.3%
2020 $1,361 +4.2%
2021 $1,369 +0.7%
2022 $1,378 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,345
Premium Range
$1,306 - $1,378
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 27880

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 27880?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 27880 (Sims, NC) averages $1,378 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #308 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sims, NC?
ZIP 27880 is running a loss ratio above 100% (154.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 12.68% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.43%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 27880 compared to the national average?
At $1,378/yr, ZIP 27880 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 27880?
ZIP 27880 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.43% in North Carolina, a rise of 142.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 27880 over 5 years?
ZIP 27880 premiums spanned $1,306 to $1,378 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,345. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 27880 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 27880 has an average premium of $1,378/yr compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379/yr. This ZIP is 0% below the state average, ranking #308 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.